The U.S. Army All-American Bowl has become quite familiar with Detroit Cass Tech over the years. Royce Jenkins-Stone will carry on the Technician Army Bowl tradition when he suits up for the West team on January 7 in San Antonio.[details]

Notes: Parade All-America defensive tackle as a Michigan prep. Broke his jaw in April 2007 after being struck by former LSU teammate Troy Giddens, who was released from the team following multiple run-ins with the law. Upon arriving in Baton Rouge, was switched to offensive right tackle, where he appeared in all 14 games (57 snaps from scrimmage, 98 on special teams). Also was used in the offensive backfield in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Stepped into the lineup in '08, starting all 13 games and posting 34 knockdowns. Started all 13 games in '09, including the bowl game, despite making negative comments on a social media website in December '09. Stated on his Twitter account that attending LSU was "the biggest mistake of my life." Later said he was homesick and mad about not being able to go home for the holidays. Also said that someone hacked into his account. Shifted to the left side in the spring of '10 and started all 13 games.

Positives: Has rare arm length, outstanding body mass and terrific weight-room strength. Functional in pass protection - can shadow and mirror. Plays on his feet with good balance and can run defenders wide of the pocket.

Negatives: Very marginal hand use - does not strike and catches too often. Struggles to initiate contact on linebackers on the second level. Plays too passively and lets defenders get inside his frame and control him. Has a passive football playing temperament and does not show any urgency or power in his body. Slow reactor. Immature and lack of focus shows up in his play - gets caught off guard by the blitz and lacks awareness.

Summary: Big, slow-twitch, non-tough sluggo who moved from the right to the left side as a senior but is built more like a guard. Lacks the toughness, core strength and awareness desired on the inside, however, and has the athletic ability and instincts desired for the outside. Likely will be overdrafted after a solid showing at the East-West Shrine week and struggle to earn a starting job.